Answers

Subtract 36/28 from 6/98

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 1 8/28

6/98 - 36/28 is -60/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   6/98 = 6 × 2/98 × 2 = 12/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   36/28 = 36 × 7/28 × 7 = 252/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/196 - 252/196 = 12 - 252/196 = -240/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -60/49

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